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Discover Salt Pickled Sakura - Japanese Pickled Cherry Blossoms
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April 23, 2026
Discover Salt Pickled Sakura: Japanese Preserved Cherry Blossoms

Sakura (cherry blossoms) have become a well-known symbol...

Discover Matcha - Japanese Prized Green Tea Powder
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February 03, 2026
Discover Matcha - Japanese Prized Green Tea Powder

Matcha, the prized powdered green tea traditionally used...

The History of Christmas Cakes in Japan
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December 01, 2025
The History of Christmas Cakes in Japan

While visions of sugarplums and gingerbread may dance...

Kissaten: Japan's Retro Cafés Serving Up a Taste of the Past
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September 29, 2025
Kissaten: Japan's Retro Cafés Serving Up a Taste of the Past

Kissaten, Japan's retro cafés, offer a unique glimpse...

Just the Essentials: Staple Sauces in Japanese Cuisine
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September 29, 2025
Just the Essentials: Staple Sauces in Japanese Cuisine

Japanese cuisine can be intimidating, so we're paring...

Chiba Prefecture Meibutsu: What to See and Eat in Chiba
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September 29, 2025
Chiba Prefecture Meibutsu: What to See and Eat in Chiba

Home to Narita Airport, Chiba is the first...

A History of the Shiitake Mushroom in Japan
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August 17, 2025
A History of the Shiitake Mushroom in Japan

Savory and smokey shiitake mushrooms have been a...

Japan's Diverse Coffee Culture
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August 17, 2025
Japan's Diverse Coffee Culture

Innovative and creative while cherishing craftsmanship, coffee culture...

Hirosaki Park Sakura Views in Aomori Prefecture
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August 05, 2025
Exploring Hidden Japan: Aomori Travel Guide

Explore all that Aomori has to offer with...

Explore the origins, varieties, and uses of furikake, Japan's beloved rice seasoning!
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August 01, 2025
Furikake: A Unique Sprinkle of Japanese Flavor

A beloved condiment unique to Japanese cuisine, furikake...

Puffer fish, called fugu in Japanese, are known around the world for their deadly poison, in Japan they are a delicious delicacy!
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June 27, 2025
Fugu: The Potentially Lethal Yet Luxurious Delicacy of Japanese Puffer Fish

While puffer fish are known around the world...

Explore a quieter side of Kyoto with a trip to Uji
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June 27, 2025
Uji, Kyoto: A Hidden Gem of Japanese Culture and Tradition

Explore a quieter side of Kyoto with a...